| Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | BMW i3 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 101.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 186.2 in | 157.4 in | 28.8 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 69.9 in | -1.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 62.1 in | -6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 2961 lb. | 289 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 2.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.6 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 0.0 in | 44.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.2 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 50.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 0.0 in | 33.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 78 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 BMW i3.